The ongoing Brexit negotiations could have a serious impact on the way how Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Public Health and the Protection of the Environment are being assured nowadays. The outcome of the negotiations can easily affect the contribution the veterinary profession is able to make towards the confidence citizens can have in the current assurance schemes.

With this document the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe asks politicians and decision makers to keep in mind the vital role veterinarians play and not to jeopardise the current levels of Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Public Health and Environmental Protection.